Detection Performance of 99mTc in Albira SI Small-Animal SPECT-CT by Jie TANG, Dong XU, Qianyue HU, Bo ZHANG, Wei LI, Lizhen WANG, Huixin YU, Fukuan ZHAO

“…The linearity，stability，and deviation of the measurement results were tested，and preliminary attempts were made at small-animal bone metabolism scanning. The device demonstrated a strong linear correlation between radioactivity and measurement results，exhibited high stability，and showed minimal variation when compared to commonly used radioactivity measurement devices.The Albira SI small animal SPECT-CT accurately reflects the distribution of the radioactive activity of the single photon isotope 99mTc，showing excellent imaging of mouse bone metabolism，suitable for preclinical radiopharmaceutical research. …”
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A ceramic microbridge microfluidic chip to study osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells in bioactive ceramic immune microenvironment by Sheng Ye, Quanle Cao, Panxianzhi Ni, Shuting Xiong, Meng Zhong, Tun Yuan, Jing Shan, Jie Liang, Yujiang Fan, Xingdong Zhang

“…This study used a computational bionic model to simulate the bone growth process in the presence of immune-related factors. …”
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Introducing 3D printed models of fractures in osteology learning improves clinical reasoning skills among first-year medical students: a pilot study by Abhishek Agarwal, Anne D Souza, B. Jyostna, Ashwija Shetty, Nandini Bhat

“…Abstract Background The human bone anatomy is commonly taught using normal adult bones. …”
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The efficacy and safety of rhGH treatment combined with letrozole/GnRHa in adolescent boys by Ying Zhang, Xin Yuan, Kenneth McCormick, Xiao-Hong Yang, Shi-Jun Chen, Rui-Min Chen

“…GnRHa groups. Of concern, bone mineral density (BMD) decreased in both groups after treatment, but more so in the letrozole cohort. …”
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The Bony Density of the Pedicle Plays a More Significant Role in the Screw Anchorage Ability Than Other Regions of the Screw Trajectory by Zan Chen, Yue Chen, Jiajun Zhou, Yanwei He, Jingchi Li

“…Our studies indicate that the bone mineral density (BMD) in the screw trajectory is a better predictor of screw loosening than the BMD of the lumbar spine or the screw insertion position. …”
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Effect of BMP-2 Delivery Mode on Osteogenic Differentiation of Stem Cells by Taekhee Jung, John Hwan Lee, Soonjung Park, Yong-Jin Kim, Joseph Seo, Hye-Eun Shim, Ki-Suk Kim, Hyon-Seok Jang, Hyung-Min Chung, Seong-Geun Oh, Sung-Hwan Moon, Sun-Woong Kang

“…Differentiation of stem cells is an important strategy for regeneration of defective tissue in stem cell therapy. Bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) is a well-known osteogenic differentiation factor that stimulates stem cell signaling pathways by activating transmembrane type I and type II receptors. …”
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Evaluation of prostheses retained zygomatic and dental implants in large defects in the maxilla due to tumors or major trauma by biomechanical 3- dimensional finite element analysi... by Hatice Yemenoglu, Melek Beder, Murat Yaylacı, Ayberk Dizdar, Murat Alkurt, Muhammed Enes Naralan, Ecren Uzun Yaylacı, Mehmet Emin Özdemir, Şevval Öztürk, Zeynep Yeşil

“…This study aims to evaluate the amount and distribution of stress in implants and peri-implant bone using different implant-supported prosthesis configurations in Aramany Class I maxillary defects through 3-dimensional finite element analysis. …”
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Acquired Elliptocytosis as a Manifestation of Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Ring Sideroblasts and Multilineage Dysplasia by Jacob D. Kjelland, Denis M. Dwyre, Brian A. Jonas

“…Here we report the case of an elderly male who was admitted to the hospital with chest pain, dyspnea, and fatigue and was found to be anemic with an elliptocytosis that had only recently been noted on peripheral smears of his blood. After bone marrow biopsy he was diagnosed with MDS with ring sideroblasts and multilineage dysplasia and acquired elliptocytosis. …”
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Primary Lymphoma of the Liver: A Case Report and Review by Franzjosef Schweiger, Rowen Shinder, Sheldon Rubin

“…The diagnosis of these rare tumours is suggested by the presence of a hepatic mass without lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly or bone marrow involvement, as well as normal carcinoembryonic antigen and alpha-fetoprotein levels. …”
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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to refractory acute myeloid leukemia resolved after second line treatment with azacitidine plus venetoclax by Claudio Fozza

“…The main clinical features of HLH are prolonged fever, hepatosplenomegaly, cytopenia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperferritinemia and hemophagocytosis in bone marrow, liver, spleen or lymph nodes. Secondary HLH typically occurs in conjunction with severe infections, malignancies or autoimmune disorders and intensive chemotherapy, potentially complicating treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in around 10% of cases. …”
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Maxillary Osteomyelitis: A Rare Entity by Ayaaz Habib, Nagaraj Sivaji, Tauseef Ashraf

“…Biopsy of the right maxillary bone showed features of acute osteomyelitis. This responded well to a prolonged course of oral antibiotics.…”
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A Unique Case of Relapsed B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma as an Isolated Omental Mass by Kanchan Kantekure, Furha Cossor, Kenneth B. Miller, Monika E. Pilichowska

“…We report an unusual case of B-ALL relapsing as an isolated omental mass along with bone marrow involvement.…”
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Ossifying Fibroma of Mandible - A Case Report by Gargi Jadaun, A. Bhagwandas Rai, Saeeda Kharodia, Viral Gadhiya

“…Introduction: Ossifying fibromas are rare, non-aggressive benign tumours of the bone, commonly involving the posterior mandible in middle-aged individuals with a female predilection. …”
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Use of the mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in teeth with apical incomplete formation by Lissete Liliana Mendoza Cama, Juvenal González León de Peralta

“…The patient presented absence of clinical symptoms and, radiographically, deposits of bone tissue were observed at the apical level.…”
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Osseous Choristoma of the Tongue: A Review of Etiopathogenesis by Edoardo Gorini, Mauro Mullace, Luca Migliorini, Emilio Mevio

“…Osseous choristoma is a normal bone tissue in an ectopic position. In the oral region lingual localization occurs more frequently and the mass is generally localized on the dorsum of the tongue. …”
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Penetrating Sacral Injury with a Wooden Foreign Body by Arash Fattahi, Amin Jahanbakhshi, Ardeshir Shahivand, Alireza Dastmalchi

“…We performed a laminectomy of intact superior portion of the S1 lamina and released the wood from the surrounding bone, and finally, we pulled it out.…”
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Computer-Assisted Technique for Surgical Tooth Extraction by Hosamuddin Hamza

“…In addition, the conventional surgical cutting tools (surgical burs) are modified with a number of stoppers adjusted to avoid any excessive drilling that could harm bone or other vital structures. Conclusion. The present outcome could provide a minimally invasive technique to overcome the routine complications facing dental surgeons in surgical extraction procedures.…”
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Pedicular Hamstring With 2 Adjustable Loops for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: The Double-Loop Technique by Kepa Iglesias, M.D., Guillaume Robert, M.D., Emilie Roustan, M.D., Michel Christofilis, M.D.

“…Abstract:: Pedicular hamstring grafts have become increasingly popular for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, preserving sufficient blood supply to enhance bone-to-tendon healing while providing additional mechanical fixation on the tibial side. …”
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Metastatic Chordoma: A Diagnostic Challenge on Fine Needle Aspiration by Ghassan Tranesh, Aziza Nassar

“…Chordomas are primary low grade malignant tumors of bone that usually arise within both ends of axial skeleton. …”
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Metaplastic Carcinoma of the Breast with Squamous Differentiation: A Case Report from the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK), Rwanda by Delphine Uwamariya, Carine Nyampinga, Anne Yvette Nsenguwera, Belson Rugwizangoga

“…Morphologically, it is characterized by the differentiation of neoplastic epithelium into epithelial or mesenchymal-looking elements like squamous cells, spindle cells, cartilage, or bone and has poor prognosis with its triple negative status.…”
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